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HCPCS K1005: Disposable Breast Milk Collection and Storage Bag
HCPCS Level II code K1005 identifies a disposable collection and storage bag for breast milk, any size and type, billed per each unit. This supply supports lactation, neonatal feeding plans, and outpatient postpartum care, with national relevance given rising emphasis on breastfeeding support and home-based infant nutrition. Coverage and payment for K1005 affect access to safe storage solutions for expressed human milk across payer models.
Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of coverage considerations across major payers, typical sites of service where K1005 is used, and the clinical context linking the supply to lactation support and neonatal care. The publication outlines common billing practices, relevant modifiers when applicable, and indicates where input data is unavailable.
This piece does not provide clinical recommendations. It serves as a national reference on the purpose of HCPCS Level II code K1005, practical settings for its use, and the payer landscape readers can expect when billing for disposable breast milk collection and storage bags.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code K1005 denotes a disposable collection and storage bag for breast milk, any size, any type, each. This supply is classified as durable medical equipment/supply used to collect, store, and transport expressed human breast milk.
Service type: Durable medical supply for breast milk collection and storage
Typical site of service: Home or outpatient settings where expressed breast milk is collected and stored (including lactation clinics and maternal-child health programs)